With the entire galaxy gunning for the Guardians and Star-Lord missing, it's time to bring in a little help. But as the Guardians of the Galaxy get ready for new members Venom and Captain Marvel, unexpected dangers arise that promise to tear the team to its core! Where in the universe is Star-Lord? What does his disappearance mean for Earth's safety? And can he survive on the run from a mysterious new adversary without the aid of the Guardians? Plus: The series celebrates a milestone with two special stories by former Guardians writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning! Collecting Free Comic Book Day 2014 (Guardians of the Galaxy) #1 and Guardians of the Galaxy (2013) #14-17 - written by Brian Michael Bendis with Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; and illustrated by Nick Bradshaw with Jason Masters, Todd Nauck, Phil Jimenez, Gerardo Sandoval, Cameron Stewart, David Marquez and Michael Oeming - plus the first appearances of Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel from Captain Marvel (2012) #1 and Flash Thompson as Agent Venom from Amazing Spider-Man (1999) #654.